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A school stands, near bursting, with a soft drink in hand labeled More Students. Some wonder if Hayes is at its bursting point.
Hayes administration responds to school’s overcrowding
Samantha Myers, Emily Ward and Brynna Pauley smile together for a selfie at last year’s homecoming dance.
Homecoming crash course
Claire Artemus and Presley Christopher are overjoyed after qualifying for BPA Nationals at the State competition.
Hayes and DACC students compete in BPA Nationals in Anaheim, California
Multiple phones sit on a table with the Tiktok app pulled up. Tiktok has been a hot debate topic in politics recently
States debate TikTok restrictions amid privacy concerns
Hayes Principal Ric Stranges stands holding two of his newly released books.
Principal Ric Stranges aims to tell the story of Hayes with new books
Russell scores a touchdown late in the 4th quarter to give the Pacers the lead.
Football wins in a thriller against Big Walnut 38-31
NFL set to kick off 104th season, starting with Lions vs. Chiefs on Thursday Night Football.
NFL 2023 Preview: League is back for 104th year
Carter Sims and Collin Crisp discuss the state of sports at Hayes.
The Back Page podcast, Episode 2
Jermaine Dukes helmet collides with a defender during the Mount Vernon game.
Football takes win over Mount Vernon 42-0
Senior Mattie Furr goes to kill the ball during the home game again Big Walnut.
Girls’ volleyball hosts Big Walnut
Seniors advice to incoming freshmen
Seniors’ advice to incoming freshmen
Foo Fighters release new album But Here We Are in memorium of late drummer Taylor Hawkins.
Musical therapy for mourning souls: how Foo Fighters’ new album captures the essence of grief
The Talisman talks to students about what misconceptions they had about high school.
Misconceptions about high school
Hoziers third studio album Unreal Unearth was released on August 18, 2023.
Hozier’s long-awaited album ‘Unreal Unearth’ shares a bewitching outlook on love
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Brady Kaasa & Grant LaMar
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Brady Kaasa & Grant LaMar
A florists display at the farmers market.
The Delaware farmers’ market: Bringing attention to small businesses
The Talisman talks to students about what misconceptions they had about high school.
Misconceptions about high school
City Hall sits with spring decorations from local stores.
Spring in Delaware
Poll reveals students’ opinions on prom 2023
Poll reveals students’ opinions on prom 2023
Ceramic statuette made by Junior Cooper Goble.
Student-created art at Hayes
President Joe Biden in the form of the Dark Brandon meme (left) next to a picture of former President Ronald Reagan (right). Bidens new economic plan aims to undo much of Reagans Reaganomics policies.
Reaganomics: Why we’re still picking up the pieces
WGA union members hold the picket line on a sunny day in Los Angeles, California.
Editorial: Our stance on the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes
The hypocrisy in much of conservative media is interconnected between different pundits all working toward the same goal of spreading disinformation.
Revealing the hypocrisy: Tucker Carlson, Steven Crowder, and the influence of toxic media figures
Many grocery stores in the U.S. lack adequate stock of fresh foods.
Food Deserts: Let’s Do Something About It
Opinion: Year-round school isnt beneficial for students
Opinion: Year-round school isn’t beneficial for students
The Back Page, (Extra) Episode 1
The Back Page, (Extra) Episode 1
Talisman Talks 23-24 #5 - Mollie Morant, Natalie Dye, & Berkley Smith
Talisman Talks 23-24 #5 – Mollie Morant, Natalie Dye, & Berkley Smith
The Back Page podcast, Episode 3
The Back Page podcast, Episode 3
Fall Sports Preview
Fall Sports Preview
Podcast hosts Brady Kaasa and Grant LaMar talk with cheerleaders Mia Bates & Mia Sosa.
Talisman Talks Season 2, Episode 4: Mia Bates & Mia Sosa
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Piper Baxley

Piper Baxley, Photographer

Piper Baxley (she/her) is a junior at Hayes. This is her second year on staff. She goes to DACC full day for digital design. She also runs on the track team. She has gotten a first place award in the Delaware Arts Festival for her photography. In her free time she likes listening to music, reading, writing, creating art, and being with her friends.

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The hypocrisy in much of conservative media is interconnected between different pundits all working toward the same goal of spreading disinformation.

[Photo] Revealing the hypocrisy: Tucker Carlson, Steven Crowder, and the influence of toxic media figures

May 26, 2023
Many grocery stores in the U.S. lack adequate stock of fresh foods.

[Photo] Food Deserts: Let’s Do Something About It

May 26, 2023
Lily Ball cheers for her friend as their name is announced.

Hayes 2023 Graduation

Piper Baxley and Amanda Booth
May 24, 2023
Junior Audra Lyon plays defense.

Girls’ lacrosse wins against Columbus School for Girls

Piper Baxley, Photographer
April 19, 2023
Students often feel especially stressed during junior year due to trying to balance post-high school preparation, challenging coursework, jobs and more.

[Photo] Stressors of junior year

March 10, 2023
Junior Caiden Bennett plays his viola.

Students participate in the all city orchestra concert

Piper Baxley, Photographer
February 28, 2023
The BYOD WiFi network requires any student who wants to connect a personal device to enter their district login.

[Photo] BYOD network receives mixed reactions from students, administration

February 9, 2023
Houk teammates fist-bump in celebration after they beat fairview.

Students participate in Battle of the Books

Piper Baxley, Photographer
February 2, 2023
School lunches have had a decline in nutritional value over the past few decades.

[Photo] Opinion: School lunches, sponsored by Domino’s

February 2, 2023
Vegetarians and vegans have plenty of good holiday food options.

[Photo] Celebrating the holidays without animal products

January 2, 2023
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